We provide public policy research services in the field of human and collective rights, emphasizing issues affecting Indigenous Peoples. Selected research:

.A Red Paper: The human rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Doctrine of Discovery

• This paper demonstrates our public policy research services on the Doctrine of Discovery. We provide research and analysis to support advocacy and policy development.

Our Wounds Lead to Rome: A Framework for Restoring Indigenous Women’s Rights

• We offer expertise in developing legal frameworks for application to human rights advocacy. This tool is an example of how our work supports advocacy and policy development following recent updates to international women's rights treaties.

We engage in public advocacy to promote awareness of issues affecting Indigenous Peoples and the effects of government intervention on their rights. Selected projects:

Framework for Community-Goverened Food Sovereignty

• We support tribal community efforts to protect and govern their food sources. This framework is a concrete example of how our policy guidance and technical assistance can be applied to develop practical, community‑grounded food sovereignty tools.

We provide research, analysis, and strategic guidance to support legislative and policy engagement on behalf of Indigenous Peoples. Selected research:

A Tribal Citizen’s Guide To the Policy-Making Process

• We provide research, drafting support, and community engagement tools to help tribes and tribal citizens exercise their sovereignty. This guide demonstrates how our policy guidance and technical assistance can result in useful, practical resources for communities.

How to Tell the Government What You Think About Big Energy Projects

• This guide demonstrates our public education and advocacy support services for communities engaged in environmental decision-making. We provide research, policy guidance, and engagement tools to help communities make their voices heard.

We develop practical resources and community guides that support Indigenous capacity, cultural continuity, and informed participation in legal and policy processes. Selected resources:

MMIP and Domestic Violence Resource Guides

• The MMIP crisis deeply affects tribal communities and remains a low priority for policymakers. We rapidly develop tools for tribes, nonprofits, and community groups to tackle critical needs. These guides are an example of how we turn research into action

Pens, Papers and Books Blog

We provide public policy information through a curated research collection available by appointment to qualified researchers and advocates.